Tag Archives: England

600 Years of the Lympstone Church Tower

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

On September 24th 2009 the tower of the Lympstone Parish Church celebrated it’s 600th birthday. To put that in some sort of comprehension, that’s 6 years before the Battle of Agincourt, which, 200 years later, Shakespeare describes in his play … Continue reading →

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On A Stroll Down The Lanes…

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

…between Lympstone and Woodbury Common, these sights might cross your path.

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What Not To Say In A Pub

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

      Sunday afternoon and I’m walking in the drizzle along the Exe Estuary. It’s not raining hard enough to put up the umbrella, just enough to gently bead water on the right side of my glasses from the soft tail … Continue reading →

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6 Photographs: Devon, England

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Possession is nine tenths of the law. Standing for 600 years Slipping into the River Exe Honor system flowers available in Lymstone Boat moorings in Lympstone Harbour Self-portrait in Lympstone Harbour

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Not So Sweet

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

      Today was sunny again, after three days of constant drizzle. I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining. I enjoy the rain, the gray days sitting inside, looking out the window and dreaming. But I also enjoy, after the … Continue reading →

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The Beach at Budleigh Salterton

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

My grandmother, who is 93, lives in the town of Budleigh Salterton. Studly Balterton is what we called it as children. The beach of this sleepy seaside village is completely covered in stones. It makes a strange noise when the … Continue reading →

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Soft Morning in Lympstone Harbour

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Mid-morning, a few days ago, I walked down to the harbour in Lymptone and found the tide high, the sky covered, and the water perfectly calm. So I took some photographs.

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Molested in Tree Shaded Daylight

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Last Thursday I was molested in tree shaded daylight. After visiting Book Cycle, where I picked up another Terry Pratchett and a well-used and beautiful 1950’s Roget’s Thesaurus, I was now sitting in Exeter’s Cathedral Green with my bacon sandwich … Continue reading →

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The Tide, a Train, some Sheep, and a Sunken Boat

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

In the afternoon, when I should be at home, sitting in front of my laptop, madly typing away, or patiently editing photographs, I sometimes go for a walk, usually down the coast, toward Exmouth. Both Lympstone and Exmouth are on … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Bookstore

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

[RNLI = Royal National Lifeboat Institution]

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The Rumors of the Death of British Pubs…

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

…has been greatly exaggerated. Before leaving California, I noticed a few newspaper articles announcing that 1 in 4 pubs had closed last year. I also read a couple articles that inferred it was the death of the pub. And just … Continue reading →

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Beautiful British Cuisine: Now Better

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Fish and Chips, the most fabulous thing the British ever gave the world. (remember: gin originated in Holland) And my local chip shop just made it a whole lot better. Impossible, you say, no it isn’t, just read on… But … Continue reading →

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